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Jeremy Hudson
1/10/00 4th hour
Marijuana
Marijuana is a substance that can be used abusively or as a medication. ... law since 1970, marijuana has been a drug that has no commonly accepted medical use. The active chemical in marijuana is THC. ...
Many people believe that marijuana has a huge affect on the skills needed to operate a vehicle. ... He was under the influence of marijuana. ... Marijuana use can make it difficult to judge distances and react to signals and sounds on the road. In one study taken in Memphis, TN, researchers found that, 33 percent tested positive for marijuana. Data have also shown that while smoking marijuana, people show the same lack of coordination on standard “drunk driver” tests as do people who have had too much to drink.
Marijuana can stay in a persons system for up to 30 days. THC in marijuana is strongly absorbed by fatty tissues in various organs.
Approximate Word count = 764
Approximate Pages = 3.1
(250 words per page double spaced)
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